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Whinray Family History

Whinray Surname Meaning

see Whinnerah.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whinray family from?

You can see how Whinray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinray family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Whinray families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Whinray's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whinray families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whinray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whinray. 100% of Whinray men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Whinray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Whinray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whinray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinray census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Whinray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Whinray. For the veterans among your Whinray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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